Repurposed Wine Cork Animal Puppets

Lisa Fyfe

Out of all of the crafty DIY’s I have been throwing at Rowan, this has been one of his favorites for sure. He has been acting out little puppet shows with these guys all week, and I am loving watching his imagination at work. Plus, without the stick, they are portable, and can be brought as entertainment on a plane or in the back of the car.

Need something to do with all of those spare wine corks, these wine cork critters are ideal to make with the kids and they can be used as characters or see how easy they become puppets

 Need something to do with all of those spare wine corks, these wine cork critters are ideal to make with the kids and they can be used as characters or see how easy they become puppets
 Need something to do with all of those spare wine corks, these wine cork critters are ideal to make with the kids and they can be used as characters or see how easy they become puppets
What you need:
  • Wine Cork
  • Serrated Knife
  • Scissors
  • Wood Skewers
  • Paint
  • Hot glue gun or strong glue
  • Tiny Pom Poms
  • White card stock or regular paper
  • Animal Printables Download HERE.

Need something to do with all of those spare wine corks, these wine cork critters are ideal to make with the kids and they can be used as characters or see how easy they become puppets

 First, with a serrated knife, carefully cut a slit on the top of the wine cork. Then puncture a whole in the bottom of the cork with the tip of a scissors. Paint the wine corks and set out to dry for about an hour. Then, add your poms-poms. Let glue dry about 15 minutes.
Need something to do with all of those spare wine corks, these wine cork critters are ideal to make with the kids and they can be used as characters or see how easy they become puppets
Print out animals on card stock and trim. Slide animal face into the slit on top of the wine cork. Stab bottom with a skewer or leave them as they are.

Need something to do with all of those spare wine corks, these wine cork critters are ideal to make with the kids and they can be used as characters or see how easy they become puppets

Need something to do with all of those spare wine corks, these wine cork critters are ideal to make with the kids and they can be used as characters or see how easy they become puppets
 Enjoy!

 

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Repurposed Wine Cork Animal Puppet - beautiful DIY craft for kids and you to make together and then play with afterwards


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Lisa Fyfe is a graphic designer and mom to a lovely little 4 year old boy, Rowan. After having him, life changed ten-fold. From being the art director of a publishing company in New York City to a slower paced life in Connecticut, and now San Diego, life went from good to great. Rowan changed everything and inspiration came from this unexpected place. This is the space where she shares a bit those things…